Guide to Living Well in South West Sheffield Winter 2018

Your guide to WINTER 2018

in South West Sheffield

City Centre, Broomhall, Highfield, Sharrow, Heeley, Meersbrook, Totley, Dore, Beauchief, Greenhill, Bradway, Batemoor, Jordanthorpe, Lowedges, Woodseats, Nether Edge, Ecclesall

Welcome to your new local guide to keeping happy, healthy and well in the South West and centre of the city. This guide’s been produced by Age UK Sheffield, Heeley City Farm, Heeley Trust, Reach and Shipshape, together with Sheffield City Council.

Age UK Sheffield First Floor, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, 197 Eyre St, S1 3FG. (0114) 250 2850. enquiries@ageuksheffield.org.uk. www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield.

Heeley City Farm Richards Rd, S2 3DT. (0114) 258 0482. info@heeleyfarm.org.uk. www.heeleyfarm.org.uk.

Heeley Trust Meersbrook Hall, Meersbrook Park, Brook Rd, S8 9FL. (0114) 399 1070. info@heeleydevtrust.com. www.heeleytrust.org and www.sheffieldonline.net.

Reach South Sheffield Herdings Heritage and Community Centre, Morland Rd, Gleadless, S14 1TD. (0114) 239 4466. info@gvcf.org.uk. www.reachsouthsheffield.org.uk.

Shipshape The Stables, Sharrow Lane, S11 8AE. (0114) 250 0222. info@shipshape.org.uk. www.Facebook.com/ShipShapeSheffield.

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Inside your guide • • • • • • • • •

etting information, advice and support............................................ p3 G Keeping healthy and well..................................................................... p8 Getting out and about........................................................................ p14 Learning and work............................................................................. p21 Money matters.................................................................................... p24 Housing............................................................................................... p26 Support for carers.............................................................................. p27 Keeping safe....................................................................................... p28 Help in your home.............................................................................. p29

Getting information, advice and support Local information and advice services Citizens Advice Sheffield Free, independent, impartial and confidential advice. Help with welfare benefits and tax credits, debt, housing, employment, immigration or any www.citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk. 03444 113 111. other issue.

Local offices London Road.

416-418 London Rd, S2 4ND. Drop-in advice service Monday 9.30am-4pm.

Hanover Medical Centre.

100 William St, S10 8LA. Drop-in advice service Wednesday 1.30-3.30pm.

Age UK Sheffield are specialists in older people’s benefits advice such as Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit and Carers Allowance, and can support with any over-50’s issue. Our information and advice service holds the Advice Quality Standard ( www.advicequalitystandard.org.uk). Call (0114) 250 2850 or drop in to our office in the Fire Service HQ, 197 Eyre St, S1 3FG, Monday-Thursday 10.30am-3.30pm.

Age UK Sheffield, Heeley City Farm, Heeley Trust, Reach South Sheffield, Shipshape and partner organisations are part of The People Keeping Well Partnership, which aims to help improve the health and wellbeing of local communities in the South West and centre of the city:

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•A ge UK Sheffield is developing local advice sessions in the Dore and Totley areas. Call (0114) 250 2850 or visit www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield for further details.

• ShipShape are here to support people who want to improve their own health and wellbeing. We offer free or low cost group and one-toone services together with volunteering opportunities. These happen at our centre in Sharrow and at outreach centres in the city centre, Broomhall, S12 and S20. People can refer themselves or be referred from an agency.

We have a Health Trainer Service which offers free one-to-one support to set your own health goals, like weight management, support into physical activity or help with persistent pain management. We also have a free counselling service.

Group activities include a games group, cooking on a budget, breakfast club, men’s group and craft group, ladies wellbeing drop-in, plus exercise sessions such as walking football, chairobics and table tennis. Volunteers get support and training and the chance to make friends, learn new skills and contribute to the community. We also have an information service and are happy to chat with you about what you’d like to do. See our contact details on p2.

• Heeley Trust runs a Community Learning and Wellbeing Centre in Meersbrook. It provides friendly support for people looking to improve their health and wellbeing. We offer free or low cost courses including Yoga for Stress Management, Tai Chi for Health, art, Spanish and much more!

The centre also runs a giant over 50’s Connect IT Project (getting people together on a Wednesday) and a craft club Wednesday 10am-2pm.

There’s also a health cafe once a month on Monday 10am-12noon at Sloan Medical Centre, Little London Rd, S8 0YH. the Our Community Link Workers provide one-to-one support and lots of volunteering opportunities. You can be referred to our service by your GP or health professional or you can just turn up. We provide free support to set your own health goals like weight management, support into physical activity or help with persistent pain management or stress, anxiety and depression. Our volunteer Health Champions get support and training and the chance to make friends, learn new skills and contribute to the community. See our contact details on p2.

Heeley City Farm is an inner-city farm providing a range of activities for all, including employment, play, youth work, youth and adult training, education,

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health and therapeutic services, day care for adults with learning disabilities, older peoples’ activities and heritage projects. We also offer a variety of volunteering and training opportunities. See our contact details on p2.

Reach South Sheffield supports people to build confidence and resilience, so that they can make positive changes for themselves, their families and their communities. We work mainly with people living in Gleadless Valley, Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe. We: • encourage people to gain knowledge and skills through a range of learning opportunities.

• help people to secure employment through supporting them to find and apply for work.

• improve people’s health and wellbeing by promoting healthier lifestyle choices and offering activities to increase fitness and reduce isolation.

• promote volunteering opportunities.

See our contact details on p2.

Local Community Support Workers (CSWs) There are Community Support Workers based at each GP surgery. Your local workers are Jack, Janine, Karen and Sue. They can help you with any non-medical issue you may have, such as: • help to check your benefit entitlement • advice to support carers

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• help to get out and about • help to plan for times of bad weather • support to get temporary help if someone is unwell • helping to arrange support in and around your home.

To contact the workers call (0114) 205 7120 (Monday-Friday 8.45am-5pm).

Family Centres Offer a range of support from pregnancy onwards, including: Talking Toddlers, Stay and Play, infant feeding support, baby massage, family learning, midwife and health visitor drop-ins, healthy eating and nutrition for the really young. For all the latest information: www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk. (0114) 273 5008 or just pop in: Highfield Library, London Rd, S2 4NF. •S harrow Family Centre.

(0114) 205 3471.

Norton Ave, S14 1SL. • Valley Park Family Centre.

(0114) 241 6968. (also has a link site at Chancet Wood).

Childcare Provision Did you know you could get up to 30 hours a week of funded childcare for your 3 or 4 year old? And funded early learning places are available for some 2 year olds. To find out more and for a list of childcare providers in www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk. your area visit

Sheffield Parent’s Hub For parents of tots to teens. Free local meetings and relaxed and friendly discussion groups on topics to help you: • improve your confidence as a parent • deal with problem behaviour • reduce conflict in the family • build a better relationship with your teenager The information we provide is evidence based, tried and tested. You can drop in at a one off meeting or join in short small discussion group sessions.

Find out what’s happening in your area – call (0114) 205 7243 or email SheffieldParenting@sheffield.gcsx.gov.uk. www.sheffield.gov.uk/parenting.

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Citywide information and advice services For parents/carers of children and young people with a disability or special educational needs Sheffield Parent Carer Forum. www.sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk.

0300 321 4721 (local call rate).

For people 50+ years Age UK Sheffield.

www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield.

(0114) 250 2850.

For carers Sheffield Carers Centre.

Sheffield Young Carers.

(0114) 258 4595.

www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk. (0114) 272 8362. www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk.

For people on the autistic spectrum Sheffield Autistic Society www.sheffieldautisticsociety.org.uk.

Helpline 07923 473 240. National 0808 800 4104.

For people with dementia and their carers Alzheimer’s Society.

www.alzheimers.org.uk.

(0114) 276 8414.

For people with a disability or long term health condition Disability Sheffield. www.disabilitysheffield.org.uk. text only: 07541 937169.

(0114) 253 6750,

For people with a learning disability Sheffield Mencap & Gateway.

(0114) 276 7757.

www.sheffieldmencap.org.uk.

For people with a mental health problem Sheffield MIND.

www.sheffieldmind.co.uk.

(0114) 258 4489.

Fire Service. Can provide free home safety checks and fitting of smoke alarms emergency call

www.syfire.gov.uk.

999.

(0114) 253 2314. In an

Foster Sheffield’s Future! If you could give a child a stable place to call home get in touch www.sheffield.gov.uk/fostering.

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(0114) 273 5075.

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Keeping healthy and well Local GP surgeries Devonshire Green Medical Centre.

(0114) 272 0255.

Matthews Practice.

126 Devonshire St, S3 7SF.

22 Asline Rd, S2 4UU.

Hanover Medical Centre.

Hollies Medical Centre.

(0114) 255 4498.

100 William St, S10 2EB.

(0114) 276 2248.

20 St Andrews Rd, S11 9AL.

Porterbrook Medical Centre.

(0114) 263 6100.

Sharrow Lane Medical Centre.

(0114) 255 6843.

(0114) 255 0094.

9 Sunderland St, S11 8HN. 129 Sharrow Lane, S11 8AN.

Meadowgreen Health Centre.

Old School Site, School Lane, Greenhill, S8 7RL. (0114) 237 8877.

Meadowgreen Health Centre.

Lowedges Site, 127a Lowedges Rd, Lowedges, S8 7LE. (0114) 237 8800.

Lowedges and Batemoor Medical Centre.

0845 124 0737.

Lowedges Surgery.

Sloan Medical Centre.

127a Lowedges Rd, S8 7LE.

0845 123 6889.

2 Little London Rd, S8 0YH.

Woodseats Medical Centre.

(0114) 285 0140.

Carterknowle Medical Centre.

(0114) 229 1686.

Baslow Road Surgery.

7 Low Edges, S8 8LW.

900 Chesterfield Rd, S8 0SH. 1 Carter Knowle Rd, S7 2DW.

148 Baslow Rd, S17 4DR.

Totley Rise Medical Centre.

(0114) 236 5090.

(0114) 258 1554.

(0114) 236 9957.

96 Baslow Rd, S17 4DQ.

Local dentists Find your local dentist on the NHS Choices website:

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Local health and wellbeing clubs, groups and services See Age UK, Heeley City Farm, Heeley Trust, Reach, Shipshape on p3-5.

Sheaf Valley Health and Wellbeing Partnership. You can be referred to us by your GP or health professional, or you can contact us yourself. One of our Community Link Workers will spend time with you, giving information about local activities. Activities include exercise classes (Tai Chi, yoga, Zumba and keep fit), walking football, dance, health cafes, health and wellbeing events, diabetes support, weight management and confidence building sessions. We also provide advocacy for women and support for refugees and asylum seekers.

We also have Digital Health Workers and Health Trainers based at both the Sloan and Woodseats Medical Centres, and other community venues in Highfield, Woodseats, Heeley and Abbeydale.

They can help you with healthy eating, weight management, getting more active, managing diabetes, chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression and breathing problems. Contact (0114) 399 1070. maxine.bowler@nhs.net. www.sheffieldonline.net/courses/health-and-wellbeing.

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The Terminus Initiative. We try to help as many people as possible and almost everything we do is free – and everyone’s welcome. We can help with physical health, mental health, feelings of loneliness and isolation, signposting to other services, making new friends, volunteer opportunities and having fun!

Our activities include: health, Knit and Natter, art (all abilities and everything’s provided), women’s conversation club, belly dancing, carers group, community lunch (learn cooking skills in a group and have a free lunch), food growing project.

Contact Pam or Joy (0114) 237 8724 or 07599 010452. hlc-tti@btconnect.com. If you’re more comfortable meeting one of us first for a chat, we’re located above the Terminus Café, come along and meet us!

240 Lowedges Rd, S8 7JB. SASS (Sheffield Alcohol Support Service). A charity supporting people 646 Abbeydale Rd, S7 2BB. (0114) 258 7553. with alcohol problems.

Sheffield United Community Foundation runs a health walk, football and walking football sessions. Sessions are open to people with disabilities or mental health difficulties (0114) 261 9883. www.sufc-community.com/health-wellbeing.

Why Weight is a free weight management service for all ages.

The team has skilled nutritionists and physical activity workers.

Zest Centre, 18 Upperthorpe S6 3NA. (0114) 321 1253.

Yoga classes are held at the following venues (please contact for details of days and times): • Broomhall Centre,

Broomspring Lane, S10 2FD.

(0114) 272 9105.

Meersbrook Park, Brook Rd, S8 9FL. • Meersbrook Hall, (0114) 399 1070.

• Hagglers Corner,

586 Queens Rd, S2 4DU.

•H eeley Institute (Asian Women’s Group), (0114) 250 0613.

•S harrow Community Forum, S7 1DR. (0114) 250 8384.

• Sheffield Yoga for ME, 0845 582 0112.

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07968 822654.

147 Gleadless Rd, S2 3AF.

Old Junior School, South View Rd,

Holy Trinity Church, Millhouses S7 2GY.

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• Sloan Medical Centre, (0114) 258 1544.

2 Little London Rd, S8 0YH.

Bramall Lane, S2 4QZ. • St. Mary’s Community Centre, (0114) 223 0223.

Heeley Asian Women’s Group. A self-organised group of women who run a health and fitness programme which includes women only swimming, keep fit and Zumba. We meet regularly, and organise trips, parties, short courses and activities which get women together to build up their Meersbrook Hall, Brook Rd, confidence and health awareness. Meets at S8 9FL. Contact Hamida (0114) 255 1307 or Maxine (0114) 399 1070.

Walk for Wellbeing. Weekly walk from Heeley Green and social session afterwards at the Church of the Nazarene. Contact Peter Burgess-Allen (0114) 303 9981. peter.syec@heeleyfarm.org.uk.

Frontotemporal Dementia Carers Group.

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at Heeley City Farm.

Lee.Pearse1@btinternet.com.

Contact Lee (0114) 258 5107.

Step Out Sheffield runs weekly health walks across the city at: • Graves Park. Monday at 10am. Meet outside the Rose Garden Café in the park.

• Lowedges. Thursday at 10.30am. Meet in Gresley Rd Meeting Rooms.

We socialise afterwards with a cuppa and a natter. www.healthwalksinsheffield.btck.co.uk. 07505 639524.

See sports centres and activities on p15.

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Citywide health and wellbeing services Sheffield NHS Stop Smoking Service Thousands of people have quit smoking for good with help from the stop smoking service. www.yorkshiresmokefree.nhs.uk. 0800 612 0011(free from landline), 0330 660 1166 (free from mobile).

For specialist under 18’s Stop Smoking Service contact smokefree@zestcommunity.co.uk.

Alcohol support The Sheffield Treatment and Recovery Team (START) is your first stop for support with alcohol. They can help assess your drinking habits and give you advice and support to change them. Call for an appointment or drop-in at 44 Sidney St, S1 4RH (Matilda St entrance), between 9am-5pm. (0114) 226 3000.

Drink Wise Age Well gives advice on healthier drinking for the over 50’s and runs free local activities and social opportunities to meet new people or develop skills. www.drinkwiseagewell.org.uk. 0800 032 3723.

START also provides free drug support. For support with heroin or other opiate drugs call (0114) 305 0500. For support with non-opiate based drugs (like cannabis, amphetamines, ‘legal highs’, steroids, cocaine) call (0114) 272 1481.

Healthy eating and weight management For self-help tools and information visit the NHS Choices website ( www.nhs.uk/livewell/healthy-eating). For support with weight management visit www.whyweightsheffield.co.uk or call (0114) 321 1253. See our local service on p10.

Sexual Health Sheffield Provides free and confidential sexual health services. www.sexualhealthsheffield.nhs.uk. (0114) 226 8888.

Falls There are lots of ways you can reduce your risk of falling. Find out more at the NHS Choices website www.nhs.uk.

If you’ve had a fall or are worried about falling, talk to your GP who can refer you to the Falls Prevention Service.

Mental Health Sheffield’s Mental Health Guide is online and has a wide range of information about mental health conditions, wellbeing, what help is available

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and what you can expect from services. Call (0114) 273 7009. www.sheffieldmentalhealth.org.uk.

Sheffield MIND. Contact details can be found on p7.

If you’re feeling low, stressed, anxious or depressed, Sheffield IAPT can help. They can also help you to live well with chronic pain and long-term conditions. Runs courses and has self-help materials. www.iaptsheffield.shsc.nhs.uk.

Call (0114) 226 4380.

Cruse is a national charity which provides bereavement support. sheffield@cruse.org.uk.

Call (0114) 249 3328.

Healthy activities Parkrun organize free weekly park runs in Sheffield for all abilities. To www.parkrun.org.uk. Parkruns are held at register and find out more Endcliffe and Graves Park. They are always looking for volunteers to help. graveshelpers@parkrun.com.

SheffieldHallamhelpers@parkrun.com.

Pedal Ready run free cycle confidence courses usually in parks around Sheffield. They also run learn to ride sessions. All sessions are free and bikes are provided if you need them. Book a timeslot (0114) 241 2775. admin@pedalready.co.uk.

Grow Sheffield. Find community food growing projects at https://growsheffield.com.

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Getting out and about Help to get there Discount travel Travel passes for bus, tram and train are available for students, older people and people with disabilities. www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/ticketfinder. (01709) 51 51 51.

Disabled Parking The Blue Badge Scheme is for people with severe mobility problems and allows them to park close to where they need to go. www.sheffield.gov.uk/bluebadge. (0114) 273 4567, then press 5. www.sheffield.gov.uk/parkingguide.

Find disabled parking at Sheffield Community Transport (SCT) provides lots of services to help people get around the city, including: • Shopper Bus • Community Car Scheme • City Ride Door-to-Door Service • Mobility for Leisure Service SCT has a Travel Buddy service if you need someone with you to get out and about.

(0114) 276 6148. reception@sheffieldct.co.uk. www.sheffieldct.co.uk.

Shopmobility Sheffield Wheelchairs can be loaned for free from Shopmobility, for a day or for a longer time. (0114) 281 2278 (city centre outlet) or (0114) 248 3802 (Crystal Peaks outlet). www.shopmobility-sheffield.weebly.com.

Local specialist equipment shops Sell mobility and disability aids.

Wicker Mobility Shop,

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(0114) 272 3729.

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Things to do and places to go Things to do and places to go locally Sports facilities and activities Bochum Parkway, S8 8JR. Graves Health and Sports Centre.

(0114) 283 9900.

Broadfield Rd, S8 0XQ. (0114) 280 2370.

Heeley Pool and Gym. Clarkehouse Rd, S10 2LB. King Edwards Swimming Pool.

(0114) 267 1116.

Sheaf St, S1 2BP. (0114) 223 3400.

Ponds Forge Sports Centre.

Bradway Rd, S17 4QU. (0114) 236 1195.

Moorview Golf Centre.

LifeCARD - discounts to use sports facilities The LifeCARD Scheme offers significant savings on sport and leisure activities at SIV venues (Sheffield International Venues). For information about the LifeCARD and Plus One card (for people with a disability who need a PA to accompany them) visit www.siv.org.uk/lifecard. You can also call any SIV venue.

Libraries All council libraries have books, music and films to borrow. They have computers and free wifi you can use. They also run groups and activities.

These include activities for children and young people: babytime, storytime and toddler time, Chatterbooks, arts and crafts and young people’s book and writing groups. Volunteer libraries provide some or all of these services and activities (and they may also provide extra activities). The council also provides an eLibrary service which offers ebooks, eaudibooks and emagazines. Find out more at www.sheffield.gov.uk/libraries or visit your local library: Council Libraries Central Library.

Surrey St, Sheffield S1 1XZ. (0114) 273 4712.

Ecclesall Library.

120 Ecclesall Rd South, S11 9PL. (0114) 203 7222.

Highfield Library.

London Rd, S2 4NF. (0114) 203 7204.

Woodseats Library.

944 Chesterfield Rd, S8 0SH. (0114) 293 0411.

Volunteer Libraries Jordanthorpe Library.

15 Jordanthorpe Centre, S8 8DX. (0114) 327 3400.

Park Library Centre.

243 Duke St, S2 5QP. (0114) 275 7497.

Totley Library.

205 Baslow Rd, S17 4DT. (0114) 236 3971.

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Lunch Clubs Cemetary Road Baptist Church.

11 Napier St, S11 8HA. (0114) 272 7579. Foodcycle lunches.

Duke Street Lunch Club. For African-Caribbean people, Wednesday 1pm.

Meal costs £2-£3.

Duke Street Christian Centre, S2 5QL. (0114) 253 6674.

St. Andrews URC Church Breakfast and Lunch Club.

Upper Hanover St, S3 7RQ. Breakfast club on Monday 8-10am, Lunch club on Friday 12noon2pm. Voluntary donation. (0114) 262 0718.

ShipShape Breakfast Club. Wednesday 10am-1pm. Open to anyone 18+.

Contact details on p2.

Totley Rise Methodist Church Lunch Club. Provides morning coffee, a 2-course lunch and entertainment for housebound or lonely residents in the S17 area on Fridays. Transport can be provided (call Phyl on 0114 235 1897).

Grove Road, S17 4DJ. Call (0114) 299 7130 (Monday-Thursday).

Gardening and Community Allotments Sage Greenfingers promotes the mental and physical well-being of adults experiencing mental health problems through creative therapeutic activities.

Runs gardening sessions at Grimesthorpe allotments Monday 11am-2pm (women only), Tuesday-Thursday 11am-2pm. Call (0114) 273 7718.

St Mary’s Community Centre.

Bramall Lane, S2 4QA. Our volunteers grow organic food in unused city spaces, supplying community cafés and FoodCycle hubs. (0114) 223 0223.

St. Wilfrids Centre. Homeless, vulnerable and socially excluded adults can find understanding, practical assistance, a sense of belonging and the support to regain self-esteem at the centre. Runs lots of activities including gardening 524 Queen’s Rd, S2 4DT. (0114) 255 5720. sessions.

Heeley City Farm is an inner-city farm providing a range of activities for all.

We have organic gardens, farm and smaller animals, low-energy buildings, wind turbines, Farm Kitchen Café, Garden Centre and much more. Contact details on p2.

Community Food Growing with Heeley City Farm.

Come along and join friendly gardening sessions. Open to all and there’s no cost.

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• Heeley City Farm Kitchen Richards Rd, S2 3DT. Garden.

Friday 10.30am-12.30pm. Contact Nick Horne 0794 1182 028. nhorne@heeleyfarm.org.uk or Saskia Peet (0114) 258 0482.

• Lowedges Firestation Garden.

Low Edges Rd, S8 7JN. Alternate Saturdays 11am-1pm.

Contact Jo 07775 573437. jotownshend@rocketmail.com.

Family friendly gardening sessions in a small garden.

Community hubs and activities Broomhall Centre provides a range of activities from Somali youth groups to Muslim women-only exercise classes. From ESOL classes to Iraqi community groups.

Broomspring Lane, S10 2FD. (0114) 272 9105.

Cemetery Road Baptist Church provides a range of activities including 11 Napier St, S11 8HA. Munch Club for the elderly, Tuesday 12.30pm.

(0114) 272 2179.

Chinese Community Centre provides a range of activities to the Chinese community, like information and advice service, health project and youth project. The health project includes health talks and workshops, counselling, befriending, trips, healthy eating and lunch club, Tai-Chi class, 157-159 London Rd, S2 4LH. art therapy and massage therapy.

(0114) 258 8863.

11 Holland Place, S2 4US. Runs several Highfield Trinity Church. activities including parent and toddler group, yoga, Tai Chi, English conversation. Activities run by Sharrow Community Forum (0114) 250 8384.

ISRAAC Centre provides activities for the Somali community including daily 54 Cemetery Rd, S11 8FP. lunch clubs, and Men’s chairobics on Thursdays.

(0114) 278 7662.

Madina Mosque

24 Wolsey Rd, S8 0ZU.

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Regather co-operative. Runs a co-working project which has fast internet, flexible membership and workshops, with benefits such as skill share, increased productivity and a sense of community. Also has a supper club and fruit and veg box delivery.

57-59 Club Garden Rd, S11 8BU. (0114) 273 1258.

Sharrow Community Forum provides café, work club, adult education (including, ESOL, languages, arts, drama and yoga classes).

The Old Junior School, Southview Rd, S7 1DR. (0114) 250 8384.

Sheffield United Community Foundation (see p10).

St. Mary’s Community Centre TimeBuilders project works with people to find the strength and ability to change their lives. Through the project we discover what each person can give to help make society better. Almost all members are unemployed, a third have mental health difficulties and many have chronic ill health. But our members become assets in the community!

Bramall Lane, S2 4QZ. (0114) 223 0223.

Roshni provides support to South Asian women including advocacy support, training and learning opportunities, help seeking employment, as well as social and recreational activities.

444 London Rd, S2 4HP. (0114) 250 8898. www.roshnisheffield.co.uk.

Umix Centre provides football pitches, dance studio, recording studio, fitness suite and digital media centre. Provides a range of activities like football (including walking football), dance classes, youth clubs and SoundKickers Music Session.

17 Asline Rd S2 4UJ. (0114) 258 9601.

Gresley Rd, LBJ Community Forum (Lowedges Community Centre), S8 7HL. Home for the whole Community. Provides adult learning, Little Tykes toddler group, community launderette, Café on the Edge, health and wellbeing activities, youth club and much much more! (0114) 237 2237. info@lbjforum.co.uk.

Also hosts Tea and Play (Lowedges Food Cycle). Play and crafts followed by a food cycle, pay with donations. Tuesday 9.30-11.30am.

Call (0114) 237 8724.

Batemoor & Jordanthorpe Community Centre runs lots of activities including Open Doors Project (Tuesday 10am-3pm, free for all ages, lunch available from £1), after school club, friendship group, bingo, Wingchung.

450 Dyche Lane, S8 8BT. (0114) 237 7777.

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Greenhill Methodist Church runs activities including: coffee morning, ladies School Lane, S8 fellowship, prayer meeting, Knit and Natter, line dancing. officegreenhillmethodist@gmail.com.

7RL. (0114) 237 8363.

Clubs and groups Wild & Woolly Knitting and Craft Group. Craft and knitting social group at Heeley City Farm, alternate Thursdays 6-9pm. Contact Aly Lalloo (0114) 250 5111. special@heeleyfarm.org.uk.

Women’s Conversation Club. Every Tuesday 1-3pm Michael Church, Lowedges Rd, S8 7LD. (0114) 237 8724.

At Terry Wright Community Hall, S2 2BT. Drop-in on Food, Fun & Friendship. the 3rd Monday of every month.

The Welcome SAGE Greenfingers run Women’s Singing Workshops at Centre, Christchurch, Nottingham St, S3 9AW. Mondays (school term-times) 12.30-2.30pm. Please contact Miriam first. (0114) 273 7718. miriam@sagesheffield.org.uk.

Age UK Sheffield runs the following activities (contact details on p2): • Sporting Memories at Totley Library. Come and reminisce with others.

Fortnightly on Thursdays 10am-12noon.

• Fitness classes for the over-50’s. Develop your strength, balance and Totley United Reformed Church, 28 Totley Brook Rd, S17 3QS. flexibility at Monday 2-3pm.

• Table tennis at Bradway Community Hall. Friday 7-9pm.

59 Bradway Rd, S17 4QR. Things to do in the city Volunteer Centre There are lots of different volunteering opportunities in Sheffield for people of all ages and abilities.

The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, S1 4FW, Monday-Wednesday 10am-4pm. (0114) 253 6649. www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk.

Activities for older people Sheffield University of the Third Age – fun and interesting activities and courses for retired and semi-retired people. www.su3a.org.uk. (0114) 230 8866.

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Friends of Age UK Sheffield – meet people at social events (fee applies).

Age UK Sheffield also have coffee mornings on Fridays 11am-12noon at the Crucible Corner Café in the city centre and on Wednesdays 11am-12noon at Woodseats Library. Contact details on p15.

Activities for Carers The Carers Centre has a Carers Café on the 2nd Friday of the month (except in August) from 10am-12noon at the Central United Reformed Church on Chapel Walk in the city centre. Contact details p7.

Activities for people living with dementia There are dementia cafés and support groups around the city. Contact the Alzheimer’s Society to find out more. Contact details on p7.

Activities for people with disabilities Within Reach helps people with a disability to take part in sport, recreation and arts www.withinreach.org.uk. (0114) 273 4266.

Sheffield Mencap and Gateway has an Out and About Scheme with activities for people over 18 with a learning disability. 8 groups that meet every month, including: Liberated Ladies, snooker, bowling, walking and youth groups. www.sheffieldmencap.org.uk/learning-disabilities/out-and-aboutscheme. (0114) 276 7757.

Loneliness If you’re feeling lonely or isolated contact the organisations below for support.

The Silver Line is a 24 hour, free and confidential helpline for older people.

0800 4708090. www.thesilverline.org.uk.

Contact the Elderly. Join our local group for fun, friendship, tea and cake!

(0114) 230 2343. angela.handforth@contact-the-elderly.org.uk.

Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) provides a friendly visiting service. Our volunteers can offer regular or occasional friendly visits to your home. We also offer befriending by phone, and have volunteering opportunities. (0114) 250 5292.

Age Better in Sheffield aims to reduce isolation and loneliness for the over 50’s. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, or just need someone to talk to, Age Better runs free services that may help. They also have volunteer roles if you’d like to support someone over 50. www.agebettersheff.co.uk.

(0114) 2900 250.

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Community development Starting an organisation or group in your community?

Voluntary Action Sheffield’s Community Development Team can help, and www.vas.org.uk. (0114) 253 6600. can support you to recruit volunteers Services that can come to you Home library service Offers books, talking books, DVDs, music CDs and jigsaws, all delivered free mobileservices.library@sheffield.gov.uk. to your home. (0114) 273 4277. www.sheffield.gov.uk/homelibrary.

Learning and Work Local training, job search and work clubs Learn for Life. Courses and classes include: languages, English as a Second Language, music, IT, media, art, maths and English, creative writing, self-development and leisure classes like yoga and Zumba.

241-243 London Rd, S2 4NF. (0114) 255 9080.

Sheffield College City Campus.

Granville Rd, S2 2RL. (0114) 260 2600. www.sheffcol.ac.uk/courses/adult-learners.

University of Sheffield Lifelong Learning.

2GW. (0114) 222 7000.

241 Glossop Rd, S10

Sheffield Digital Inclusion Project. Heeley Trust provides a range of free digital drop-ins across the city in libraries and community venues. We help people get to grips with digital technology, helping them to keep in touch, save money, look for work, do online transactions including Universal Credit, stay safe or manage their health. To find out more and to book a place learningchampion@heeleydevtrust.com. contact (0114) 339 1070.

Age UK Sheffield also run digital drop-in events, including one at Totley Library. Call (0114) 250 2850 for dates and times.

Heeley Trust – Community Learning. Classes include Art for All, English as a Second Language, maths, English, family history, iPads for Beginners, make-up skills, digital photography, Spanish, yoga and more. Contact Matthew Reeve (0114) 399 1070. learningchampion@heeleydevtrust.com.

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Reach South Sheffield – Community Learning. Classes include cooking, reading, computing, English, maths, English as a Second Language, managing stress through yoga. Contact Wesley Peters (0114) 239 4466. wesley.peters@gvcf.org.uk.

Sharrow Community Forum. See p18.

Heeley City Farm and partner projects offer a variety of volunteering and training opportunities in local food growing, café and garden centre work, animal care, social care, community history and heritage, office and receptionist work and much more. Contact Aly Lalloo (0114) 250 5111. special@heeleyfarm.org.uk.

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We can help with: • job searching • completing job applications • producing an up-to-date CV • preparing for interviews • improving your confidence after being unemployed for a while

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Book an appointment with one of our Employment Support Workers at one of these locations: Reach Employment & Learning Centre (Blackstock Rd), Jordanthorpe Library, Newfield Green Library, Gleadless Library, Greenhill Library. Contact John Chamberlain. 07729 616650. john.chamberlain@gvcf.org.uk.

Find out about volunteering opportunities on p19.

Citywide training and careers providers The WEA run adult education courses, including: arts and crafts, English and maths, IT, languages, writing, and work related courses. www.wea.org.uk/ yorkshire-and-humber. (0114) 242 3609.

Learn Direct provides online skills, training and employment services.

Dearing House, 1 Young St, S1 4UP. 0800 101901. https://www.learndirect.com.

See details of the U3A on p19.

Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English (SAVTE) can help you learn English (on a one-to-one basis in your home, or with other people in a small local learning group). (0114) 253 6644. www.savte.org.uk.

Lifelong Learning and Skills Service www.lifelonglearningandskills.org/ all-lifelong-learning-courses. (0114) 266 7503.

Sheffield Futures provide expert careers advice for anyone 16+. www.sheffieldfutures.org.uk. (0114) 201 2800.

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Money Matters Local services Debt advice Local Citizen’s Advice (see p3).

Live Well at Home. c/o SYHA, 43-47 Wellington St, S1 4HF. 07971 609796. Debt advice for the over 55’s.

Roundabout.

Floor 4, The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, S1 4FW. Debt advice for younger people.

Energy projects South Yorkshire Energy Centre at Heeley City Farm.

Offers free energy advice to help people save money on their gas and electricity bills and keep warm and well at home. We help find the best energy deals, explain how to manage heating systems and advise on practical ways to make homes more energy efficient. Open to visitors Tuesday-Thursday 11am-3pm and by appointment at other times. Drop-in advice sessions on Thursdays.

Our advice is impartial. We deal directly with suppliers to arrange switching and make sure that you are receiving any discounts or services you’re entitled to. sharon.syec@heeleyfarm.org.uk.

Contact Sharon Smith (0114) 303 9981.

Food banks In most cases a referral to a foodbank is needed. This can be a referral from an advice service (see p3).

Jubilee Food Bank. For Abbeydale, Nether Edge, Millhouses and Carterknowle areas (0114) 232 0631.

S6 Food Bank (city centre).

(0114) 241 9560.

Burngreave Foodbank (includes the Broomhall area).

07542 888671.

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Citywide support with money The Money Advice Service provides free, impartial and independent financial information. They can help with issues such as: budgeting, paying and planning for the cost of care, using an independent Financial Adviser. www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk. 0800 138 7777.

Age UK Sheffield offers support with money matters for older people.

Contact details on p2.

Loans, savings and current accounts Sheffield Credit Union offers loans, savings and budgeting accounts.

(0114) 276 0787. www.sheffieldcreditunion.com.

Furniture and household items Emmaus Sheffield sells recycled household furniture including electrical goods. They have low cost items and basic kitchen equipment.

(0114) 272 0677. www.emmaus-sheffield.org.uk.

The British Heart Foundation has a city centre shop which offers good quality pre-owned and brand new furniture and home appliances.

6, Arundel Gate, S1 2PP. (0114) 205 5356.

Clothing Victoria Hall Methodist Church, Norfolk St, S1 2JB. Has a friendly drop-in and free clothing store Wednesday 2-4pm, if you’re in desperate need of clothing. (0114) 272 1749.

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Housing Local housing advice and support Sheffield City Council Housing+ service Housing+ is the way Sheffield City Council delivers its housing service, signposting to appropriate support where necessary to make sure people can enjoy and sustain their tenancy. There are 7 Neighbourhood Teams located across the city and each area has its own Neighbourhood Officer. Call (0114) 293 0000 or call in.

Local offices 17 Jordanthorpe Centre, S8 8DX. • Jordanthorpe, 88 Gervase Road, S8 7PS. • Low Edges, 1 Union Street S1 2SH. • Howden House, Tenants and Residents Associations (TARAs). To find your local TARA and get involved, please contact getinvolved@sheffield.gov.uk or call 273 5566.

Citywide housing advice and support Shelter provides help with a range of housing issues like: eviction or repossession, repairs, landlord disputes, managing debt and rent arrears.

6th Floor, Furnival House, Furnival Gate, S1 4QP. 0344 515 1515.

Visit the Sheffield Property Shop to find and bid for Council and some housing association properties, and to find out about swapping houses www.sheffieldpropertyshop.org.uk. and downsizing your property.

(0114) 293 0000.

Howden House, 1 Union Street, S1 2SH. MESH – Mediation Sheffield provides a mediation service if you’re having a neighbour dispute, that’s making you feel ill or stressed. www.meshccs.org.uk. (0114) 241 2771.

Housing support You can get housing support to help you maintain your independence at home if you’re a tenant or a home owner. If you’re aged 55 or over you can contact the LiveWell at Home housing support service run by South Yorkshire www.livewellathome.org.uk.

Housing Association. (0114) 290 8359. www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/ For other housing support projects visit housingsupport, or if you’re a council tenant, you can talk to your local Housing+ officer on (0114) 293 0000.

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Support for Carers Local Carers services Shipshape Carers’ Group. Third Wednesday in the month The Stables, Sharrow Lane, S11 8AE. 10.30am-12.30pm.

(0114) 250 0222.

Roshni Asian Womens’ Resource Centre. Monthly.

444 London Rd, S2 4HP. See p18.

Unpaid Carers Support Group. 3rd Thursday of the month Newfield Green Library. (0114) 239 8946.

10.30am-12.30pm.

Carers Support Group. 2nd Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.00noon.

Terminus Café, Lowedges Rd, S8 7JB. (0114) 237 8724.

Citywide services Sheffield Carers Centre works with adults who provide unpaid practical and/ or emotional support to an adult or child with an illness, disability, frailty, mental health problem or addiction issue. The centre provides: • confidential Carers Advice Line, week days 9am-6pm • Carers Needs Assessment to access a full range of support • regular newsletter • Carers Café and events • telephone support for those feeling isolated • training for carers • support to plan for emergencies • specialist benefits advice • support for older carers of people with a learning disability • counselling service • information about rights for working carers • support to have a break • free spa sessions (0114) 272 8362. support@sheffieldcarers.org.uk. www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk.

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Keeping safe Adult abuse Report it: If someone’s in immediate danger call 999. If there’s no immediate danger you can tell someone you trust such as family, friends or a professional. If you don’t want to tell someone you know, contact the Council’s First Contact Team on (0114) 273 4908. www.sheffield.gov.uk/abuse.

Find out more:

Child abuse Report it: If someone’s in immediate danger please contact the police by calling 999. If there’s no immediate danger you can call the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on (0114) 273 4855 (24 hours). www.sheffield.gov.uk/home/social-care/child-abuse.

Find out more:

Domestic abuse Report it: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 999. If there’s no immediate danger call the free Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 808 2241 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm) or email help@sheffielddact.org.uk (interpretation and translation can be arranged into your language). www.sheffielddact.org.uk/domestic-abuse.

Find out more:

Hate incidents and crimes Report it: call 101 for non-emergencies or 999 in an emergency.

For more information and to report hate crime and incidents online: report-it.org.uk.

Sheffield Safe Places Managed by Heeley City Farm. The project works with companies and organisations to support people with a learning disability, dementia or mental health illnesses who may be lost, ill or frightened and to provide them with a temporary refuge if they need it. For a list of Safe Places call (0114) 250 5111 or visit www.sheffieldsafeplaces.org.uk.

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Help in your home Most of us want to live independently in our own home for as long as possible, but from time to time we may need some support.

Equipment and adaptations to help with daily living

Find local specialist shops where you can buy or hire equipment on p14.

Community Equipment Service (British Red Cross).

British Red Cross loan a range of equipment and adaptations including: hoists, commodes and mobility aids. There’s no charge for the service however, you will need to be referred by a health professional like your GP or Community Nurse. You can return equipment you’re no longer using by calling (0114) 242 6331. You can also purchase small independent living aids (such as tap British Red Cross turners, wide handled cutlery, waterproof sheets) from Store, Jordanthorpe Medical Centre, 1 Dyche Lane, S8 8DJ. 07885 804976. www.giftshop.redcross.org.uk.

You can also shop online

Care Alarms Emergency care alarms can offer round the clock support to people who need them. They can also provide extra peace of mind for carers who know their loved ones can get help when they can’t be there www.sheffield.gov.uk/ carealarms. (0114) 242 0351. citywidecarealarms@sheffield.gov.uk.

Help with home maintenance and fitting equipment in your home

The Stayput Handyperson service can help you with little jobs to make your home safer. They can do the small jobs, like fit hand rails on stairs or grab rails, for about half the usual cost. They can also do odd jobs like fitting door bells and changing light bulbs. Call (0114) 256 4270. sheffieldstayput@ yorkshirehousing.co.uk.

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Meals You may need support to prepare or cook your food. Frozen meals can be delivered to your home once a fortnight to store in your freezer: • Oakhouse Foods.

www.oakhousefoods.co.uk.

• Royal Voluntary Service.

0845 600 0122.

0333 370 6700.

www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

• Wiltshire Farm Foods. www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com.

0800 077 3100.

Hot meals can also be delivered to your door every day: • Park Care Meals.

www.parkcaremeals.co.uk.

(01709) 378 100.

Home support services Here’s a list of Home Support services that work in the South West of the city.

They can help you with things like cleaning, shopping, laundry and personal care. For a full list see www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/homesupport.

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Adswad Ltd.............................................................................. 0114 246 7607 Alzheimer’s Society................................................................... 0114 276 8414 Anointed 2 Care Ltd.................................................................. 0114 292 2164 Aspire PC Ltd........................................................................... 0114 245 6320 At Home with Age UK Sheffield................................................ 0114 250 2850 Awesome Healthcare Solutions Ltd.......................................... 0170 983 7191 Baldev Skills Resources Ltd...................................................... 0753 303 6960 Bluebird Care ........................................................................... 0114 265 6670 Caring Personal Assistants....................................................... 0114 290 3612 Careline Homecare................................................................... 0114 321 0733 Chrismark Care......................................................................... 0798 290 6618 Citizenship First......................................................................... 0114 279 8001 Comfort Call Ltd. ..................................................................... 0114 273 7305 Communication Independence................................................. 0758 268 3406 Custom Home Care Ltd............................................................ 0114 275 9703 Delight Care Services Ltd.......................................................... 0793 923 9075 Dimension UK Ltd..................................................................... 0300 303 9003 Direct Health ............................................................................ 0114 256 6480 Excell Home Care Ltd............................................................... 0114 247 1428 Fosse Healthcare - Sheffield..................................................... 0114 322 0109 Fullum Care UK......................................................................... 0114 223 8040 Fuscoe Browne Healthcare Ltd. .............................................. 0114 275 7272 GMS Carers.............................................................................. 0114 253 1309 Hallam Homecare Services Ltd................................................. 0114 327 6405 Helping Hands Sheffield............................................................ 0114 205 5267 Here4you................................................................................... 07710 047673 HFT Sheffield & Derbyshire....................................................... 0114 250 0718 Hillforcare Services.................................................................... 0114 242 3833 Holistic Social Care................................................................... 0114 327 0320 Home Alternative Ltd................................................................ 0114 266 6180 Home Instead Senior Care North.............................................. 0114 246 9666 Home Instead Senior Care South............................................. 0114 250 7709 Inspire UK Care ........................................................................ 0114 232 3333 JS Parker.................................................................................. 0114 250 7711 Juventa 4 Care Ltd................................................................... 0114 324 1260 Kingfield Supported Living........................................................ 0114 258 7557 Lynx Care.................................................................................. 0114 243 1624

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Millennium House...................................................................... 0114 266 6180 One to One Support Services................................................... 0114 350 3189 Pacific Care Services................................................................ 0114 438 9292 Pillar Nursing Placements Ltd................................................... 0114 299 5090 Principle Support Ltd. .............................................................. 0114 213 1750 Prof-Care Ltd............................................................................ 0114 324 1256 Proud to Care........................................................................... 0785 496 5088 PT Care UK Ltd........................................................................ 0114 278 7244 Royal Care Health..................................................................... 0114 438 8507 Samfos Health.......................................................................... 0114 245 5450 Sarah Care Ltd......................................................................... 0114 248 5658 Serenta Homecare.................................................................... 0114 258 1093 Seven Steps Support Ltd......................................................... 0780 283 3568 Spectrum Social Care Ltd......................................................... 0114 249 9988 Thames Homecare Services Ltd............................................... 0114 321 6488 The Caring Choice Ltd. ............................................................ 0114 245 5335 The Good Days Project............................................................. 0114 232 5182 Twelve Trees Homecare Ltd...................................................... 0114 258 3802 Visiting Angels Care ................................................................. 0114 433 3000

Support to help you stay independent, safe and well Sheffield City Council may be able to provide support to help you stay independent, safe and well. We’ll talk to you and, if you have eligible care and support needs, we’ll talk to you about your finances. We’ll use the information about your finances and national rules based on the Care Act 2014 to work out what you can afford to pay and what, if anything, we’ll contribute towards the cost of your care and support. adultaccess@sheffield.gcsx.gov.uk. (0114) 273 4908.

You can also speak to the staff in First Point reception at Howden House in the city centre (Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30 pm).

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Edmund Street Activity Centre is a day care activity centre in Chesterfield for those with learning disabilities and social needs. We provide educational and structured activities in a safe environment.

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“The overall aim of our centre is to ensure that both younger and older adults, with identified needs, are provided with the opportunities to socialise, meet friends, and take part in our activities.

Our day centre can also provide support and respite for family carers.”

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